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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Güímar

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Güímar, Spain

Updated July 19, 2021
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Pyramids of Guimar

Güímar, Spain

Pyramids of Guimar

Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.
Teide Observatory

Güímar, Spain

Teide Observatory

A large collection of solar and night-time telescopes dot a small area on the Teide mountain range.
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Las Cañadas del Teide, Spain

The GREGOR Mirror

A space-grade telescope mirror lies discarded in the shrubs.
5 miles from Güímar

Abades, Spain

Abandoned Leper Colony of Arico

An unexpected ghost village lurks on the southeast coast of Tenerife.
11 miles from Güímar

Tenerife, Spain

Guajara Observatory

The ruins of the first mountaintop observatory are just a hike away.
13 miles from Güímar
Mount Teide

Tenerife, Spain

Mount Teide

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.
14 miles from Güímar
Roque Cinchado and Teide.

La Orotava, Spain

Roque Cinchado

This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.
14 miles from Güímar
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